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The Fallout From Alec Baldwin’s Botched Trial
Just three days into his criminal trial, Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case for the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was dismissed by a Santa Fe judge citing the 'state's discovery violation,' also known as a 'Brady violation.' The rule isn't new, but it's shining a spotlight on the issue of withholding evidence in the criminal justice system. The 'Rust' movie armorer is now seeking a dismissal for her conviction. So how did the prosecution's case unravel so quickly? And what does this mean for other criminal cases? Jennifer Burrill, a longtime criminal defense…
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